Mark Diehl
@markdiehl.bsky.social
Human rights ally (LBGTQ+, Women’s healthcare/reproductive rights, BLM, separation of church/state); Anti-anything nationalism; Pastor, retired PCUSA; Apologist for Decalogue as resistance to domination and coercion and conformity
To assess if candidates for positions in the new administration are competent is to make a grave error. No competency is needed to perform the administration’s agenda. The agenda is to create chaos while dismantling American institutions of government. Anyone can do that.
February 4, 2025 at 9:51 PM
To assess if candidates for positions in the new administration are competent is to make a grave error. No competency is needed to perform the administration’s agenda. The agenda is to create chaos while dismantling American institutions of government. Anyone can do that.
A view from north of the border
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A view from north of the border
Friends,
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January 24, 2025 at 2:08 PM
A view from north of the border
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I would sign off this media platform for a week to avoid inauguration coverage and news about the incoming administration, but it seems like radio silence on my feed as it is!
January 20, 2025 at 1:47 AM
I would sign off this media platform for a week to avoid inauguration coverage and news about the incoming administration, but it seems like radio silence on my feed as it is!
The only states with a population larger than Los Angeles County.
January 12, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The only states with a population larger than Los Angeles County.
For 2025, I resolve to make no resolutions (I’m already two days late, so does that count?).
January 2, 2025 at 4:29 PM
For 2025, I resolve to make no resolutions (I’m already two days late, so does that count?).
President Jimmy Carter, dead at the age of 100. Well done good and faithful servant.
December 29, 2024 at 9:14 PM
President Jimmy Carter, dead at the age of 100. Well done good and faithful servant.
Merry Christmas, happy Hanukkah, Seasons Greetings! Wishing you all good things now and in the New Year!
a reindeer with christmas lights on its antlers says happy holidays !!!
Alt: a reindeer with christmas lights on its antlers says happy holidays !!!
media.tenor.com
December 25, 2024 at 3:17 AM
Merry Christmas, happy Hanukkah, Seasons Greetings! Wishing you all good things now and in the New Year!
Please buy your Hollandaise sauce in Nome, Alaska. Everyone knows there's noplace like Nome for the Hollandaise.
December 21, 2024 at 11:35 PM
Please buy your Hollandaise sauce in Nome, Alaska. Everyone knows there's noplace like Nome for the Hollandaise.
Unsettling from @anneapplebaum.bsky.social:Trump isn't just trying to bully the media into submission. He's also conditioning the public to see the use of state power to cow independent truth telling as normal, and persuading MAGA to see it as good.
Our exchange:
newrepublic.com/article/1894...
Our exchange:
newrepublic.com/article/1894...
December 16, 2024 at 3:06 PM
Campbell’s witty response to this homophobe makes me want to enjoy some of their delicious chicken noodle soup right now! 🍜 🏳️🌈
December 15, 2024 at 10:47 PM
And Merry Christmas to you! 😳
December 15, 2024 at 7:07 PM
And Merry Christmas to you! 😳
From Stephen Abram post on FB:
Graph showing Decline in infections when mass vaccinations began.
Graph showing Decline in infections when mass vaccinations began.
December 15, 2024 at 4:06 PM
From Stephen Abram post on FB:
Graph showing Decline in infections when mass vaccinations began.
Graph showing Decline in infections when mass vaccinations began.
I will light candles by Howard Thurman
December 10, 2024 at 11:20 AM
I will light candles by Howard Thurman
An observation (not an endorsement) of the death of the UHC CEO. Given the present mood of the country and dissatisfaction with any economic hardship, this assassination may not be a one-off. The public’s response to Congressional members who touch Social Security/Medicare could spark a backlash.
December 6, 2024 at 9:23 PM
An observation (not an endorsement) of the death of the UHC CEO. Given the present mood of the country and dissatisfaction with any economic hardship, this assassination may not be a one-off. The public’s response to Congressional members who touch Social Security/Medicare could spark a backlash.
According to my chocolate Advent calendar, there are only 4 more days until Christmas!
December 3, 2024 at 3:55 PM
According to my chocolate Advent calendar, there are only 4 more days until Christmas!
Thoughts on posting etiquette?
1. No one should be harassed or belittled for their beliefs or thoughts posted on their own personal page.
2. If you have a genuine question about a post, ask in an open and civil manner.
3. Discussion on media posts or public forum should remain civil.
4. What else?
1. No one should be harassed or belittled for their beliefs or thoughts posted on their own personal page.
2. If you have a genuine question about a post, ask in an open and civil manner.
3. Discussion on media posts or public forum should remain civil.
4. What else?
November 29, 2024 at 5:47 PM
Thoughts on posting etiquette?
1. No one should be harassed or belittled for their beliefs or thoughts posted on their own personal page.
2. If you have a genuine question about a post, ask in an open and civil manner.
3. Discussion on media posts or public forum should remain civil.
4. What else?
1. No one should be harassed or belittled for their beliefs or thoughts posted on their own personal page.
2. If you have a genuine question about a post, ask in an open and civil manner.
3. Discussion on media posts or public forum should remain civil.
4. What else?